Games Like The Black Watchmen

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

Why similar: Mystery 48.4%, Indie 24.6%, Adventure 15.5%, Atmospheric 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on surveillance and piecing together conspiracy narratives through digital evidence and database analysis.

Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 26.2%, Conspiracy 22.8% ★, RPG 17.5%, Horror 17.4%, Puzzle 11%

Why You'll Like It: An MMORPG deeply rooted in occult lore, secret societies, and modern-day conspiracy theories.

Unravel a real conspiracy from deep within the CIA’s archives. Search classified documents and follow new leads in this non-linear investigative thriller.

Why similar: Conspiracy 54.4% ★, Mystery 18.3%, Indie 14.8%, Adventure 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cold-war conspiracy thriller that requires real-world research and document analysis to uncover the truth.

Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller.

Why similar: Mystery 28.6%, Puzzle 27.8%, Indie 17.8%, Adventure 17%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the surveillance theme with deeper political conspiracy and complex moral choices.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, RPG 14.4%, Mystery 13.1%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A detective game that blends Lovecraftian horror with investigative mechanics and psychological instability.

Welcome to the Game II is an atmospheric horror / strategy / puzzle game that takes you into the world of the deep web in search of the shadow web. Play as an investigative reporter trying to solve a case of a mysterious woman broadcasting for help as masked men are on the hunt to kill her.

Why similar: Horror 53%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Puzzle 15.3%, Indie 8.9%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes horror game that requires deep-web navigation and real-time research to survive.

Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.

Why similar: Adventure 36.5%, Indie 33.3%, Atmospheric 30.1%

Why You'll Like It: A terminal-based hacking simulator that captures the technical, investigative feel of the seed game.

A woman is interviewed seven times by the police. Search the video database and explore hundreds of authentic clips to discover her story in this groundbreaking and award winning narrative game.

Why similar: Puzzle 69%, Psychological Horror 31%

Why You'll Like It: A non-linear investigative game where you must piece together a mystery through fragmented video archives.

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: Puzzle 45.8%, Adventure 19.7%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 12.9%, Atmospheric 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, complex puzzle-solving within a mysterious, occult-themed environment.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Horror 37.4%, Mystery 25.2%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic detective deduction with Lovecraftian cosmic horror elements.

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the world falls into its slumber, Hypnospace becomes a bustling global village. These virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Why similar: Puzzle 45.2%, Mystery 21.4%, Indie 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A web-based investigation game that captures the feeling of scouring digital archives for hidden truths.

Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.

Why similar: Horror 24.3%, Puzzle 19.9%, RPG 19.4%, Mystery 15.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure that leans heavily into Lovecraftian lore and survival mechanics.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Horror 39.7%, RPG 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Mystery 12.9%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite mystery game that captures the dread and occult themes of Lovecraftian fiction.

Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you wish on a vast network of procedurally generated computers.

Why similar: Massively Multiplayer 75.1%, Indie 18.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer hacking simulator that emphasizes research, file manipulation, and system exploitation.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Adventure 35.3%, Puzzle 30.3%, Mystery 15.7%, Horror 15.2%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy survival horror game set in a Lovecraftian mansion filled with dark secrets.

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Puzzle 37.9%, Mystery 22.8%, Conspiracy 18.6% ★, Indie 8%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric mystery game focused on exploration and uncovering dark, hidden narratives.

Welcome to the Game is a creepy horror/puzzle game that takes you into the world of the Deep Web. Explore the Deep Web with the sole purpose of trying to find a Red Room, an online service / website that allows you to see and participate in interactive torture and murder.

Why similar: Horror 41.8%, Puzzle 27.9%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Indie 8.5%, Atmospheric 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the intense, research-heavy horror gameplay loop.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Horror 34.2%, Puzzle 25.5%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Adventure 13.3%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Lovecraftian detective game that emphasizes investigation and document analysis.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.6%, Mystery 29.5%, Indie 8.3%, Horror 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in deduction and investigation, requiring players to piece together a complex narrative from limited clues.

The Séance of Blake Manor is a supernatural detective mystery, set in 1897 Ireland, where you investigate the disappearance of Evelyn Deane in a remote hotel full of secrets and other-worldly occurrences.

Why similar: Puzzle 29.6%, Horror 20%, Mystery 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game that relies on puzzle-solving to uncover hidden truths.

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Puzzle 50.2%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Adventure 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich adventure that explores occult themes and magical conspiracies.

Try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity.

Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Indie 24.1%, Adventure 23%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation game where you act as an editor investigating occult phenomena and conspiracy stories.

Join forces with the psychic Director of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and solve a variety of cases involving cursed relics, rental properties with shady histories, and dimensional anomalies. Monstrous oddities and otherworldly planes abound in this occult mystery adventure game!

Why similar: Horror 31.3%, Mystery 27.3%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Adventure 15.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery game that tasks you with investigating supernatural urban legends and psychological horrors.

There is a big discussion going on about a mysterious group named The Katydids proposing riddles and challenges on online forums, Are you clever enough to unravel the mystery of this obscure organization?

Why similar: Conspiracy 38.4% ★, Puzzle 25.4%, Horror 20.9%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-driven game centered on uncovering a dark conspiracy through exploration and simulation.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Puzzle 34.2%, Psychological Horror 27.7%, Mystery 19.8%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that features deep, cryptic lore and complex environmental puzzles.

Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.

Why similar: Puzzle 60.6%, Indie 25.6%, Atmospheric 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hacking game that focuses on corporate espionage and conspiracy-driven missions.

TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!

Why similar: Puzzle 80.2%, Indie 14.7%, Psychological Horror 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore puzzle game that requires low-level programming and logic, perfect for those who enjoyed the technical aspect of the seed.

Use the specialized equipment at your disposal to locate & log as many paranormal events as possible. Decipher the ingredients needed for your ritual and try to exorcise any demons within. Any incorrect ingredients and you may never leave! 1-4 Players

Why similar: Horror 50.7%, Psychological Horror 29.2%, Puzzle 7.2%, Mystery 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

An anime-inspired supernatural detective game. Uncover the identities and powers of your adversaries using a conspiracy board full of evidence.

Why similar: Conspiracy 43% ★, Puzzle 31.1%, Mystery 19.7%, Adventure 6.2%

Navigate the internet's dark net, searching for pieces of a puzzle that once combined will clear your outstanding debt. Scan strange websites for info, hack into PCs while defending your own, and buy/sell goods & services, all while avoiding threats in this strategic, suspenseful horror game.

Why similar: Puzzle 50.4%, Horror 41.5%, Indie 8.1%

You've been tasked to observe supposedly haunted locations. Observe and log paranormal events and use the tools at your disposal to gather data on any potential paranormal threats and exterminate them if necessary.

Why similar: Horror 34.8%, Puzzle 31.4%, Psychological Horror 20%, Mystery 13.8%

1963. A classified experiment. A grieving mother with unnatural powers. Step into a first-person psychological horror told through the static of a Cold War-era monitor peering into the astral realm and beyond. Find out what happened to you and uncover the conspiracy they tried to bury.

Why similar: Conspiracy 40.2% ★, Puzzle 24.2%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Adventure 5.2%

Congratulations, you've found Dingir OS — an operating system that lets you glimpse into the darkest corners of the internet. Browse forbidden websites, investigate lethal files, and immerse yourself in the world of digital legends. (We are not responsible for anything that may happen to you.)

Why similar: Conspiracy 38.6% ★, Puzzle 24.6%, Horror 23.1%, Psychological Horror 13.7%

EXPERIENCE this Story-Driven Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that blends Your Real Life with Science Fiction as it explores the Dark Limits of Conspiracy, Alternate History, The Supernatural and Fringe Science.

Why similar: Puzzle 42.4%, Adventure 22.3%, Indie 19.7%, Mystery 15.6%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Puzzle 21.3%, Adventure 16.3%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Mystery 9.8%

Heaven Does Not Respond is a psychological and analog horror game set in an alternate 2005 timeline. Play as an intelligence agent, exploring a retro computer interface to decipher secret files, watch mysterious videos, and uncover the dark secrets behind a young man's death.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.6%, Horror 28.9%, RPG 17%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

A narrative detective game blended with supernatural elements. Play as a rookie investigator, discover vital clues in every case, dive into unscripted interrogations and uncover truths that break minds. But with each revelation, the world feels... less human.

Why similar: Puzzle 43%, RPG 23%, Mystery 17.8%, Adventure 10%, Indie 6%

You're a detective. Investigate the haunting events surrounding the murder of Ann Peterson and her boyfriend. Explore an old safehouse for clues, deduce keywords and reveal redacted words as you search Ann's digital journal, and piece together your case report as this unfortunate story unfolds.

Why similar: Mystery 49.8%, Indie 26.1%, Atmospheric 24.1%

Dream Sketcher is a 1-4 player investigative adventure game. As an investigator of the special agency Dreamland Security, you will form a team and enter the weirdest dreams to conduct brain-diving investigation. Danger is imminent, investigate, make choices, roll the dice, and fight!

Why similar: Puzzle 33.6%, RPG 27.1%, Mystery 19.5%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 8.6%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Horror 63.5%, Psychological Horror 32%, Adventure 4.5%

Are you ready to investigate a mysterious occurrence at a remote lighthouse? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game.

Why similar: Puzzle 39%, Horror 22.6%, Adventure 13.8%, Indie 13.6%, Mystery 11%

Ghost Watchers is a co-op online horror game. You will explore and hunt ghosts in abandoned houses

Why similar: Horror 61.5%, Puzzle 29.2%, Adventure 9.3%

Become Master of Spies, plant connections and agents in the underworld. Who will you join? Who may be betrayed? Decipher Letters, Solve Mysteries, Manage Businesses, Spy, Bribe, Abduct, Murder, Seduce in an experimental atmospheric hybrid of first-person & top-down espionage experience.

Why similar: Puzzle 39.3%, Conspiracy 37.8% ★, Mystery 17%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Welcome to the darkness of the town; here, you walk a fine line between reality and dreams, questioning your sanity. Black Light Kills takes you deep into Aiden’s mind, where nightmares begin as reality fades.

Why similar: Horror 39%, Mystery 30.5%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Adventure 9%

The Watchers is a haunting co-op stealth game in which 2 players take control of a brother and sister trying to uncover the truth behind their mother’s disappearance. Explore the sinister compound of a local cult and work together to evade brutal enemies. But be careful. You’re being watched.

Why similar: Horror 46.5%, Indie 27.4%, Puzzle 23.8%, Atmospheric 2.4%

A 2D hand-drawn puzzle adventure that spans multiple dimensions and universes. Encounter a diverse cast of characters and unravel mind-bending mysteries as you embark on unique adventures across different worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle 25.8%, Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Mystery 15.1%, Adventure 9.6%

The Horror at Highrook is an occult card crafting narrative RPG. Explore a haunted mansion with your team of investigators, summon dark entities, craft powerful protections, uncover the fate of the missing family, and choose your own path through the darkness.

Why similar: Horror 42.8%, Mystery 26.9%, RPG 25%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.

Why similar: Puzzle 36%, Horror 32.1%, Mystery 19.1%, Atmospheric 8%, Adventure 4.9%

This is a deep web exploration simulator. Discover hundreds of websites and files around the Web to get to the Silent House and save your friend. Find out creepy stories from the Web and meet its inhabitants. It's showtime!

Why similar: Puzzle 38.2%, Horror 19%, Mystery 16.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Indie 8.3%

This is a text-based adventure puzzle game, where you must struggle to survive in a world filled with ghosts and urban legends. While collecting clues, you'll uncover the truth behind the world and find the way out. The game features a wealth of levels, unconventional rules, and a touch of horror.

Why similar: Puzzle 41.4%, Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Adventure 7.7%, RPG 3.7%

H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.

Why similar: Puzzle 31.5%, Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Mystery 14.3%, Adventure 10.3%

Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Conspiracy 43.2% ★, Puzzle 27.1%, Mystery 14.7%, Atmospheric 6%, RPG 5.5%

Explore unearthly ruins, solve arcane riddles and pick up your sword against the indescribable horrors that lurk amidst the forgotten depths of our world. Beware the creeping grip of madness as you uncover secrets not meant for the eyes of men!

Why similar: Puzzle 45.1%, Mystery 20.7%, Horror 20%, Adventure 14.2%

An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught

Why similar: Horror 44.6%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, Mystery 21.9%, Indie 9.5%

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Puzzle 22.3%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 14.6%, Indie 13.6%, Mystery 13.3%

An online co-op detective horror for up to 3 players. Work together across randomly generated shifts to investigate your customers, as some are only pretending to be human. Make one mistake, and you’ll be forced to board up, set traps, and hide.

Why similar: Horror 61.9%, Mystery 18.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Groundbreaking research is encrypted on a computer from the 80's. Look through the computer and search the internet to crack the encryption in this augmented reality puzzle game.

Why similar: Indie 36%, Horror 33.1%, Adventure 30.9%

Step into the shoes of Agent Kim, drawn into a chilling mystery deep in the wilderness. Find hidden clues, solve intricate puzzles, and outsmart the relentless zombies that roam the estate. Will you make it out alive, or will you too vanish without a trace?

Why similar: Horror 34.2%, RPG 21.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Adventure 6.5%

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Horror 42%, Mystery 29%, Adventure 20.5%, Indie 8.5%